Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

On Friday, March 20, the U.S. Treasury, IRS, and U.S. Department of Labor announced their plans for making the paid leave provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) less burdensome for small businesses. Here is a basic overview of FFCRA for employees and employers. See the links below for further guidance regarding FFCRA legislation.

As employers continue to weather the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") has issued some guidance to help businesses and employees understand the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA").

On March 25, 2020, the DOL issued the required poster employers will need to provide to employees under the FFCRA. Employers may satisfy this requirement by posting the notice in a conspicuous place on their premises, emailing or mailing the notice to employees directly, or posting it on an employee intranet or external website by April 1, 2020.

The agency also published a series of frequently asked questions about the required FFCRA notice, which can be accessedhere.

On March 18, 2020 the United States Senate passed and President Trump signed theFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). This law is in response to the recent COVID-19 pandemic and addresses emergency paid leave and additional Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provisions for employers with 1 to 500 employees. Read more...